diaper rash or food allergies?

Question

ok, may sound kinda stupid but i am a first time mom, and she has never had a rash b4, i dont know if it is allergies to the apple sauce she's been eating or if it is diaper rash, she's 6 months old and has been eating baby food for the past 2 months and has been eating rice ceral mixed in with her bottle from about 2 weeks old...b4 you go crazy her doctor has okayed this...but my question is how can i tell if its diaper rash or food allergies, its been there for a bout 3 or 4 days and getting a little bit worse i've been putting balmex on it and nothing is clearing up...and if it is a diaper rash whats the best way to clear it up? Please help lol I don't know what to do or what it is...Thanks in advance lol

i know that i am supposed to introduce 1 food a week ive been feeding her for the last 2 months that way apple sauce is the last one to try

Answer 1

Each new food your child was given should have been introducted a week or so apart, so you could make sure your child didn't react to it. Back up and think about the last few foods you introducted and remove them from her diet. See if the rash clears up.

If it clears up.... wait a week or so longer. Then introduce one food at a time and see what happens.

Best Wishes,

Sue

Answer 2

Diaper Rash Food Allergy

Answer 3

It's hard to tell at that age. My son used to get a diaper rash from green beans and anything too acidic (too much apple juice or orange juice).

First you have to stop feeding her apple sauce and don't introduce anything new until you clear up the diaper rash.
If you find balmex isn't working you can go to her doctor and get a prescription cream or try Polysporin cream or ointment.
The one for kids has a numbing agent in it which helps numb any discomfort the child may have from the rash while it clears it up. This is available at your local pharmacy or grocery store.
Easy to get and cheaper than a prescription (about $10 Canadian).
Once the rash has cleared, you can reintroduce apple sauce but watch her to see if she develops another rash. If she does, she may have an allergy or just be sensitive to certain foods. Especially those that are acidic. Many babies are.
Either way, make sure to mention this to her paediatrician at your next visit. They may want to monitor her for future reactions.

Good Luck and enjoy this exciting time together!!

Answer 4

My Dr. told me that Desitin was the only way to go since it has a higher level of Zinc Oxide. I beleive that is 40%. The others only have between 11 and 18%. Check yours. Then switch if you can. Should clear it up quite quickly(a day) if it is diaper rash. In the mean time discontinue the applesauce and see what happens. Don't introduce anything new until the rash clears up. And is the rash only in her diaper area?

Answer 5

Babies get rashes, there is nothing you can do to prevent it. To clear it up I just used powder with my little boy and let him air out every now and then.That worked for me but it might not work for you. As far as the food if it is an allergy then they will get a rash around their mouths too if you continue to use whatever. You can tell if it's an allergy it will be worse then a rash on the bum. And don't waste your money on the doctor unless it is aparently serious like lasting well over a week. Stop giving her apple sauce and see if it clears up. Then give her just a little and see if it comes back. I hope this helped.

Answer 6

I would stop using the balmex and start using plain vaseline. Is it diaper rash or allergy? If you make sure she is kept dry, check her diaper often and change as soon as she is wet or soiled, use a baby wash cloth ,(instead of wipes),to clean her bottom when you change
her then it may not be diaper rash. If she has just started juice then leave it off for a few days or until rash has cleared up, if rash appears again when you begin the juice again, then you will know it is the juice.
I suggested using wash cloth instead of wipes because my children were allergic to them.
Do you dilute the juice? The natural acids may be too strong, I use to dilute juices when 1st introducing them by half water half juice.

Answer 7

Don't give her apple sauce for a few days and see if it clears up....I recommend not using baby wipes and washing the baby's behind in the sink w/ soap that doesn't contain lotions, perfume, etc...(I like Irish Spring) and pat her behind dry. If you can let her air dry, the better. I have never used oinment on my children but then again I do not know how serious your daughters rash is...try letting her run around w/out a diaper and if you must put one on, change her everytime she goes....no matter if it's a little pee or poop...but the sooner you remove the bacteria away from her skin the sooner the rash will go away.

Answer 8

If it is just in her diaper area & Not all over then it probably diaper rash from the acid in the juice. Be sure she is dry after each diaper change ( we used a hair dryer on cool). Also is possible lay her on a changing pad in sunlight ( be care flu don't let her get sun burned) with out a diaper. Be sure you put diaper rash ointment on her really thick to protect her skin I used Desitin for a preventative only once my kids had diaper rash I used calendula(sp) ointment from the health food store my midwife told me about it. It's made from marigold and helps heal the skin. You can also try lanolin on her bottom ( like the type for breastfeeding). Hope this helps!

Answer 9

WELL IF YOU CHANGE HER FREQUENT THEN ITS THE APPLESAUCE HERE IS THE QUICK REMEDY FOR DIAPER RASH GET SOME REGULAR WHITE FLOUR POUR SOME INTO A FRYING SKILLET NO GREASE OR WATER STIR THE FLOUR AROUND UNTIL IT GETS REALLY BROWN THEN ALLOW IT TO COOL OFF AFTER YOU WASH THE BABY UP SPRINKLE SOME OF THAT FLOUR ON HER AND I PROMISE YOU THAT RASH WILL BE GONE AND THE FLOUR WANT BREAK HER OUT YOU CAN KEEP THAT FLOUR IN A PLASTIC ZIP LOCK BAG MAKE SURE THE FLOUR IS REALLY BROWN AND AS FOR YOUR BABY EATING FOOD AS LONG AS SHE DIAGEST IT GO FOR IT IF YOU GO ACCORRDING TO THE BOOK YOUR CHILD WILL STARVE TO DEATH AND SHE WILL DRINK SO MUCH MILK AND BECOME A CRY BABY FROM BEING HUNGRY ALL THE TIME LOL BUT 4 REAL JUST WATCH IT SO SHE DONT BECOME OBESITY GOOD LUCK AND THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SILLY QUESTION FOR FIRST TIME MOTHERS ASK AWAY

Answer 10

You can't tell yourself if it is allergies or a diaper rash, if it does not subside in a few days have the dr look at it your baby could have thrush(a yeast infection) and need medication or your baby may be prone to rashes now that youve introduced foods.